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Cucurbita fraterna

Family: Cucurbitaceae


What it is like

A pumpkin family vine. The fruit are round.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America


How it is used for food

Some fruit can be bitter and would need washing or processing. Young fruit are edible. Also the seeds.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds, caution


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Calabacilla

Synonyms

Cucurbita pepo subsp. fraterna (L. H. Bailey) Lira et al; Cucurbita melopepo var. fraterna (L. H. Bailey) G. L. Nelsom;